Serving 757 students in grades 9-13, Brookhaven High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 60% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 81% (Btm 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brookhaven High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Brookhaven school district, covering approximately 150.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brookhaven High School's student population of 757 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
#TogetherWeWill
School Rankings
Brookhaven High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 795 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookhaven High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 795 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
7%
Black
66%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
40%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
81%
89.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panthers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookhaven High School's ranking?
Brookhaven High School is ranked #556 out of 795 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brookhaven High School?
The graduation rate of Brookhaven High School is 81%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89.4%.
How many students attend Brookhaven High School?
757 students attend Brookhaven High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Brookhaven High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookhaven High School?
Brookhaven High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Brookhaven High School offer ?
Brookhaven High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookhaven High School part of?
Brookhaven High School is part of Brookhaven School District.
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